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X785 PBJ

2000 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

211,749 mi
Last recorded211,749 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Discovery115,883 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX785 PBJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 211,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 199,482 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 199,482 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 198,044 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 198,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 189,446 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 177,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 168,270 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 168,267 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 157,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 146,839 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 134,956 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 118,969 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 110,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 106,027 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 99,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,880 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,319 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 59,052 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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X785 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 115,883 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X785 PBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 26 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X785 PBJ registered?

X785 PBJ is a 2000 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X785 PBJ safe to buy?

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